Darien Bennett

The most important takeaway in my opinion is learning how to use Tableau effectively. It is a very useful resource and being proficient with it ups your value. Also this class goes into depth about data and its many uses which is interesting in its own way.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/04/microsoft-opens-up-on-windows-telemetry-tells-us-most-of-what-data-it-collects/

This article is about the data that Windows 10 collects. It also discusses how it wasn’t very well received publicly and has recently been updated. I found this interesting because this OS is the first to have…[Read more]

Average number of steps via Fitbit
Specific: Steps in a given period
Measurable: Steps recorded in 24 hour period
Achievable: Can move less or more to alter number
Relevant: Gives deeper insight for those trying to track fitness
Time: Can check the amount recorded in 24 hours as well as past days

I haven’t made a mistake listed within the article, but I believe that #3 is the most important thing to be conscious of when working with Excel. The backup is essential to either refer back to revert back to. Without the backup there is no safety net.

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/firing-claudio-ranieri-wont-fix-leicester-city/

What I found interesting about this article is how data was used to analyze the success of a football club. I agreed with the author of the article in that, I do not believe it was the correct decision to sack manager Claudio Ranieri. The data showed that…[Read more]

In my opinion I believe “Be Skeptical” is the most important principle. The article goes on to tell that all too often people take the first answer given as gospel and my beliefs align with this theory. With things so readily available to us, people hardly ever challenge or look further into matters.

Personally I think Brian’s talk was eye opening in regard to the application of big data. The advertisement re-targeting is a very useful tool for both companies as well as consumers. That being said, it still is a bit creepy. However, I do see more value in the use of big data.

http://www.benefitnews.com/news/workplace-stress-levels-dropping?tag=00000151-16d0-def7-a1db-97f024b50000
This article is about the levels of stress dropping within the workplace. 36% percent of respondents reported a stress level of 2 on a scale of 1 to 5. Two years prior, 33% of respondents reported a level of 3.

Wait half an hour after eating before swimming. There’s no evidence of people being impeded while swimming upon eating. It can be tested by finding records of people who have drowned as a result of swimming immediately upon eating.